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United Airlines flight has near-collision with drone while landing at Newark Airport

A United Airlines flight narrowly avoided a collision with a drone during its final approach to Newark Liberty International Airport on Friday afternoon. The FAA has launched an investigation into the encounter. No injuries or aircraft damage were reported.

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Federal authorities are now investigating the incident involving United Flight 1513.

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  1. FAA Investigates Near-Collision Between United Flight and Drone at Newark Airport

    A United Airlines flight narrowly avoided a collision with a drone during its final approach to Newark Liberty International Airport on Friday afternoon. The FAA has launched an investigation into the encounter. No injuries or aircraft damage were reported.

    What's confirmed:

    • A United Airlines flight nearly collided with a drone while landing at Newark Liberty International Airport.
    • The FAA is investigating the drone encounter.
    • The incident occurred on a Friday afternoon.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • A second GoJet crew reported a drone sighting around the same time.
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